Castle Gardens Monthly
V O L U M E
The Hearth
Premier Senior Living
S P E CI A L
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1715 Castle Gardens Road
Vestal, New York
13850
Phone:607-748-5700
P O IN T S
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Monthly Birthdays
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Calendar of
Fax:607-748-1079
Activities
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Resident Council
Minutes
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www.thehearth.net
Keepsake Village
Update
If You Keep
Moving…..You’ll
Keep Improving.
Executive Director
Pam Stento
[email protected]
Business Office Manager
Courtney Butler
[email protected]
Director of Community Relations
Theresa Farrell
[email protected]
Keepsake Village Case Manager
Allyson Stringfield
[email protected]
Beauty Salon
Cindy Laidlaw, Cosmetologist
Activity Director
Paula Francisco
[email protected]
Director of Community Outreach
Activity Assistants
Andy Papaleo
Midge Nirchi, Keepsake Village
Robin Richardson, Senior Living
Pam Pringle, Kathy Wilcox,
Edwin Cole, Chelsey
[email protected]
Director of Building Maintenance
Van Drivers
Edward Roosa
John Newell
Gary Pisano
[email protected]
Director of Dining Services
Christine Weaver
[email protected]
Wellness Aide
Jasmine Payne
[email protected]
Director of Nursing
Tina Torto
[email protected]
Resident Council Board
Sherry Delafield,
Ed Daugherty,
Janet Gault,
Rosella Potter
Richard Schmits
PRN
Physical & Occupational
Therapy Network, PLLC 484-5079
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A Note from Pam
Hello Castle Gardens residents, family and friends;
Spring is finally here! I look forward to seeing the first Robin, spring flowers and
green grass. Plus, I definitely look forward to warmer weather.
A few spring items:
Spring lawn cleaning and landscaping will begin this month.
Please make sure you are using the South side of the building by the shed for
walking your dog. Always clean up after your pet.
Please don’t feed the birds by tossing bread, crackers or other types of food on the
ground or leaving on your balcony. If you enjoy watching the birds and
would like to feed them use or purchase a bird feeder.
I hope you all like the new server station in the main dining room; it’s
much more functional and it looks beautiful too. Your patience during
the renovation was much appreciated.
Have a great month!
Pamela Stento
A Look Back on March
Resident
Spotlight
2
Bible Study
Group
2
Birthdays
Welcome
3
Alzmail
Take Note
3
Calendar of
Activities
4
5
Employee of the
Month
Keepsake Village
6
Resident Council 7
Minutes
Dick Black:
Finding a picture of himself
at the Vestal
Museum
Getting Kissed
for being Irish!
Photo Op for
visiting the
Vestal Museum.
And the
construction
begins!
See more pictures on the April Calendars!
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VOLUME
Resident Spotlight: James Crossett
Resident Spotlight:
James
Crossett
James, Jim to his friends, was born in New Castle, Delaware. He attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and graduated from North High
School. After graduating he served in the air force
as a B-17 navigator, ETO flight officer. He later
worked for Universal Instruments metal stamping
division as a production controller and expeditor.
He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy
and they raised 3 daughters. James is an active
member of the Vestal Methodist Church’s chorus
and continues to keep busy in the community.
Congratulations
Jim!
Congratulations
Bible Study Group
Measuring Up At Easter Time and Always
Until we all reach unity in the faith
and in the knowledge of the Son of God
and become mature, attaining to the
whole measure of the fullness of
Christ. Ephesians 4:13
You must be 44 inches tall to ride
Space Mountain at Disney World in Orlando. You must be 54 inches tall to buy
a ticket for BATMAN: The Ride at Six
Flags Atlanta. For safety reasons, most
amusement parks set rules like
these. Ticket holders who don't measure
up can't ride. It's a great day in the life of
a thrill-seeking child when she finally
measures up, when she can finally sit
down, buckle in, and soar through the
sky.
Do you ever wonder how you measure
up in the eyes of other people? This has
nothing to do with physical height, and
everything to do with sometimes hurtful
comparisons and judgments. Such concerns can nag at us, can drag us down-quickly.
An even more important question
is: "Do I measure up in God's eyes?"
Many believe God "grades on the curve,"
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GARDEN
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but heaven's "height requirement" is
"the whole measure of the fullness of
Christ." If that gives you pause, remember; because of what Jesus did
for you in his cross and resurrection,
you measure up fully. Right now,
you are loved beyond measure. You
need fear neither death nor judgment.
As the Holy Spirit works in you, you
are continuing to grow up spiritually. You are a work in progress-God's work! You can look forward to
all that the Holy Spirit will finish in
you.
In light of this, it matters little what
others think. Our Heavenly Father's
committed love for you is beyond
question. And one day, you will
reach full maturity. You will be at
last all that God intended from the
first.
Dear Lord, Thank you for what
your Son did for us in His cross and
resurrection; that we may be fully
loved and be filled with all the fullness of God. Thank you that "He is
Risen Indeed!" Amen.
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Resident Council Minutes
BOARD
Richard Schmits-absent, Rosella Potter-absent, Ed
Dougherty , Janet Gault , Sherry Delafield, Activities, Administration .
AGENDA
1. Minutes read and approved.
2. The fund raising committee: Approximately
$249.10 is in the fund. The 50/50 raffle went
well $44.00 was collected $22 went to Joyce
Blaisure, $22 goes to RC Fund . It will held
again next month.
3. Maintenance issues. The PRN sign out side
their office was knock off the wall.
4. Dietary issues : Renovations have been extended another week. As soon as it is completed
the tables that were moved out to the small dining room will be returned to the main dining
room, including the residents who sit at them.
Residents are reminded to fill out a food service
slip on their table, after meals. The next food service meeting will be on Tuesday, March 24 th at
2 pm, all are encouraged to attend.
5. Next due date for collecting supplies and cookies
for your soldiers over seas is March 15 th. A list
of items needed are in the activity office. Old
cell phones continue to be collected. Thank you
for supporting our men and women serving overseas.
6. Old glasses are also being collected monthly to
be given to the Lions Club to give to those who
can not afford them.
7. The Cyber Mobile, a library on wheels from the
Four County Library will be coming on Thursday, March 12 th at 11:30 am in the activity
room.
8. Revised resident handbooks are completed. If
you want a copy ask the receptionist for a copy.
9. Reminder: suggestions or questions for the board
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can be submitted to them directly or placed in
the suggestion box under the big calendar.
10. Valentines went well and the Sweet Heart
Dinner was well attended. Thank you to dietary staff for the lovely meal.
11. Residents are asking if the washer lids be left
open to air them out. Also the agitator on one
of the first washing machines is very dirty.
12. Newspapers are being delivered by activities
by 9 am every morning. If you do not get
yours by 9 am please call the front desk and
inquire about it.
13. Courtney came to talk about annual lease renewals. They are done yearly even if there are
no changes. They need to be signed and
turned in. Nursing will do the enriched living
renewals and Courtney will do the independent renewals. They include a emergency information sheet, the lease, and a medical evaluation. Also to have a completed form the medical evaluation needs to have the box next to
TB shot checked off, even if it is not done.
These forms need to be completed in a timely
manor to be compliant with state regulations.
14. Pam discussed the differences between Independent living and Enriched living. And what
EL entails. If there are any questions please
see nursing, Courtney, or Pam for more details.
15. Resident Council Board elections will be
coming soon. Think about being a board
member. A nomination committee will be selected next month.
16. Resident Spotlight: George Pemberton’s article was read and he was given a gift card.
17. Meeting adjourned.
Relay for Life
Thursday, April 30 th
2:00 pm
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and the Hearth at Castle Gardens,
will be teaming up to have a “Relay for Life” inside of Castle Gardens!
We would like to invite survivors, friends, and family to this very special event.
Please join us as we work to make it possible to “Celebrate more Birthdays”
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Employee of the Month: Ashley Snyder
Employee
of the Month:
Ashley
Snyder
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John Sierzant
Richard Pass
Anne Hollister
Nina Briggs
Esther Maney
Mary Hanzlik
Frances Kane
Francis Cassidy
Frances Murphy
Ashley was nominated as the April Employee of the month because of the extra time
and effort she has put in making sure that
shifts are covered in the senior living community.
Ashley has been employed at Castle Gardens since April of 2014 as a nurses aide. Besides working with the residents she enjoys
making and selling hand made crafts. She is
also a “31” consultant and sells designer bags
from their catalog. Congratulations Ashley!
Resident Birthdays
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4/02
4/02
4/02
4/03
4/08
4/11
4/13
4/13
4/18
James Guglielmo
Sally Shafer
James Crossett
Patricia Censak
George Pemberton
Mark Woitach
Gladys Mason
Calvin Briggs
Nancy Wolf
Thank you Troop
# 30026 for
including us in your
group project .
We enjoyed your
company and
friendship.
in their project. The residents really
enjoyed each of their scheduled
visits and the lively engagement
they provided.
April is here along with egg
decorating, Easter, the Birthday
Party with Orange Blossom Special, music with George Mann, a
seasonal craft, and other specials
for the month along with our regular activities that occur each day.
April Pickle Winner: Ruth Engler
Ruth Engler was nominated for the April Pickle because of the extra hours she
has put in covering for activities. She is always pleasant, kind, and helpful to the residents , staff, and visitors. She takes her job seriously and isn’t afraid to ask questions if
there is a dilemma. And she always has a smile and kind word for everyone.
Ruth lives in Apalachin. She is very close to her children and her grandchildren. She
even dogsits for her grand dog. Ruth is also very active in her church Our Lady Of Sorrow and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Ruth will be given a special
parking spot for the month and the recognition of how helpful she is to others in our community. Congratulations Ruth!
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Keepsake Village Update
Finally Spring is really here!
We thought winter would never
end. Hopefully soon we will be
spending some time out in the
courtyard enjoying the sunshine
and fresh air.
The girl scouts from Troop #
30026 had their last visit in March.
They hosted a lovely tea party
with sandwiches, fruit, cookies,
and punch. All things they made
and organized. The past visits with
the girls were part of a project they
called Operation Happiness. It was
a project that earned them the
Bronze Award of the Take Action
Project. They will be receiving the
award at the Young Woman of
Distinction Event this month. On
behalf of Castle Gardens the activity department mailed out certificates of recognition to all 15 girls
commending them for the efforts
and thanking them for including us
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Spring is here and everyone enjoys watching the birds but
please do not throw bread or
food out for the birds. It attracts
rodents and undesirable critters.
Please use bird feeders and be
courteous if there is a balcony
below yours to not drop food or
dirt onto their balcony.
The Sunshine Olympic Games
will be starting soon. We will
begin with Spelling and Checkers in April. Please let someone
in activities know if you are in-
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terested in participating. Other
games this year are: volleyball,
Frisbee toss, horseshoes, table
bowling, team trivia, golf putting, and a cookie bake off. See
activities for details. Let the
Games Begin!
I’m Ok is a morning check for
residents in senior living. Residents are responsible for turning
over their tags first thing in the
morning to say “I’m Ok”. Staff
go through after 9 am to check
the tags and check on residents.
Thank you for your participation.